The Florida Organization of Nurse Executives exists for nurse leaders who provide vision for the advancement of professional nursing practice and patient care. FONE promotes excellence in leadership to shape the future of health care delivery, education and health policy in Florida.  Why be a member of FONE? Because you can join a community, know the present, make your voice heard, take charge of your career, look to the future and much much more.

JOIN A COMMUNITY
When you join FONE, you join a statewide community of nurse leaders who are dedicated to the improvement of patient care in their organizations and communities.

KNOW THE PRESENT
FONE is your first, best source of news and information on nursing leadership. We communicate with you to provide you the latest headlines and the tools to translate those headlines into action.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
FONE takes your voice, advocates your views and represents your interests in Florida Legislature. FONE influences public health care policy by working with other organizations, coalitions and lobbyists to effect legislation.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER
FONE Members build their careers by attending FONE education programs, publishing articles and research findings.

LOOK TO THE FUTURE
FONE is an organization that helps leaders help each other. An organization that is committed to advocating for the resources you need to develop the nursing workforce of tomorrow. An organization that is committed to delivering the personal and professional benefits that support both you and your organization.

AND MUCH MORE
FONE supports nursing research activities.
FONE fosters a collaborative posture with other nursing organizations (i.e., QUIN Council) to influence the future of nursing in Florida. The QUIN Council is comprised of representatives from FONE, FNA, FHA, BON, FLN & Deans and Directors of Nursing Education Programs in Florida.

FONE keeps members aware of timely issues in the state and nation.

FONE publishes an annual report to give its members an overview of nursing leadership activity in regional chapters and statewide.

FONE maintains a comprehensive membership directory.

FONE provides opportunities for nurse managers and aspiring nurse leaders in all health care settings to interact with nursing leaders on a professional level to acquire guidance, support and mentorship while working together on professional nursing issues.